Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
I’ve heard lots of theories about why filmmakers at MGM studios decided to premiere the Wizard of Oz in Wisconsin. Some say it was because composer Herbert Stothart had a summer home on Okauchee Lake. Others think it was because Meinhardt Raabe, who played the Munchkin Coroner, grew up in Watertown. I think it’s because [...]
Like Joni Mitchell, I’ve been looking at life from both sides lately. I’m grateful for the perspective. With my family scattered from coast-to coast I have spent a lot of time in the air this month making my visits. I’m leaving again today. I’m also grateful for the opportunity to fly. A few weeks ago [...]
The glee bubbled up the moment my Hoka-clad foot hit the sand. It always does when I get to be where the water meets the earth. And this time I had the whole, glorious beach to myself. I took a tentative step north, and then another, and, then I ran. I use the word “run” [...]
Of course Christmas twinkles from every corner of Santa Fe, the city shares the big guy’s name. The fey spirit of Santa winks out from everywhere — obvious places like the well-lit town square and quieter corners of the foothills. Pepper garlands loop through street lights and store windows. A street crooner braves the chilly [...]
The sky can do magical things. It dances, glows, inspires, nourishes, connects. Last week, that big, glorious sky gussied itself up to witness a proposal that will expand our family in beautiful ways. Ed proposed to our daughter Katherine under the Northern Lights of Iceland and we could not be more thrilled for both of [...]